The Animal Star Awards, run by Emsworth animal-lover Mary Burgess, were launched in 2016 to celebrate the extraordinary things animals and humans do for each other.
This year, the glitzy award ceremony took place on Sunday, May 25 at the Village Hotel in Cosham - with a number of local businesses being crowned winners.
1. Animal Star Awards
The 9th annual Animal Star Awards took place on Sunday evening at the Village Hotel in Cosham, with several local small business owners coming away winners. Pictured - Snobby Doggy won Dog Groomer of the Year Photos by Alex Shute | Alex Shute
2. Animal Star Awards
The 9th annual Animal Star Awards took place on Sunday evening at the Village Hotel in Cosham, with several local small business owners coming away winners. Photos by Alex Shute | Alex Shute
3. Animal Star Awards
The 9th annual Animal Star Awards took place on Sunday evening at the Village Hotel in Cosham, with several local small business owners coming away winners. Pictured - Susi won the Working Dog category Photos by Alex Shute | Alex Shute
4. Animal Star Awards
The 9th annual Animal Star Awards took place on Sunday evening at the Village Hotel in Cosham, with several local small business owners coming away winners. Photos by Alex Shute | Alex Shute